Piña Verde

Liqueur · Hurricane glass

Sam Ross's 2007 Milk & Honey creation — green Chartreuse blended with pineapple, lime, and crushed ice into a herbal-green slushie. Tiki for the craft era.

GlassHurricane glass
GarnishNone
ABV15%
Categorytiki
Flavorherbal, tropical, frozen, modern

Ingredients

  • Green Chartreuse1.5 oz
  • Pineapple Juice2 oz
  • Fresh Lime Juice0.75 oz
  • Orgeat Syrup0.5 oz
  • Pineapple Leaf1 piece
  • Mint Sprig1 piece

Method

  1. Add all ingredients to blender with 1 cup crushed ice
  2. Flash-blend 4-5 seconds
  3. Pour into hurricane or tiki mug
  4. Garnish with pineapple leaf and mint

Pro Tips

  • Sam Ross's 2007 Milk & Honey creation — green Chartreuse + pineapple + lime + orgeat.
  • Flash-blend with crushed ice (4-5 seconds); don't over-blend or it becomes slushy.
  • Green Chartreuse gives the drink its Matrix-like glow; yellow is different.